Articles filed under Football
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Stafford solid in debut for Lions; Rodgers powers PackersAug 15, 2009 11:00 pm - Matthew Stafford threw a touchdown, an interception and had some passes dropped in his debut with the Detroit Lions. Jason Hanson's 47-yard field goal as time expired li...
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Vick impresses in first drillsAug 15, 2009 11:00 pm - PHILADELPHIA - Michael Vick flicked his wrist and fired tight spirals deep downfield. A two-year layoff sure didn't hurt Vick's arm strength. He showed off his skills Sa...
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Verdict's still out on CutlerAug 14, 2009 11:00 pm - An NFL team's first preseason game is as inconclusive as a prosecutor's opening argument. The first quarter of that game is like his opening vowel. Yet right now those 1...
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Philedelphia Eagles taking big gamble on VickAug 14, 2009 11:00 pm - As one of the NFC favorites, the Philadelphia Eagles have taken a huge gamble by signing Michael Vick. They believe he could be a difference-maker in their search for a ...
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Bears remain focused on running gameAug 14, 2009 11:00 pm - BOURBONNAIS - Just because the Bears added a Pro Bowl quarterback in the off-season doesn't mean they've forgotten how they get off the bus. "Our running game is where e...
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'It's a start' But not much more as Cutler struggles in debut with BearsAug 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Franchise quarterback Jay Cutler did not live up to the hype in his debut, as the Bears lost their preseason-opener 27-20 to the Bills in Buffalo. In four "underwhelming...
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New site kicks off fantasy football seasonAug 14, 2009 11:00 pm - In response to the explosion of interest in fantasy football in the suburbs and Chicago, the Daily Herald is launching a new online service devoted to helping those part...
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For starters, plenty on the line for BearsAug 14, 2009 11:00 pm - BOURBONNAIS - Rarely does a preseason opener provide top-notch competition between the opposing teams, but there's more than enough competition within the 2009 Bears to ...
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Nowinski addresses athletic concussionsAug 13, 2009 11:00 pm - Former Hersey High School football and basketball star Chris Nowinski is returning home August 26 to speak about problem of concussions suffered by athletes. Nowinski wi...
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Cutler watchAug 13, 2009 11:00 pm - Working against the scout team in preparation for Saturday's preseason opener, quarterback Jay Cutler completed 10 of 12 passes in 11-on-11 and was focused on fine-tunin...